Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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